Barnes Jewish Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
8 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.1% | 78 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.2% | 145 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 8.8% | 583 | Better |
| Pneumonia | 15.2% | 367 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.6% | 142 | Avg |
| Stroke | 11.2% | 346 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 1.6% | 149 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.1% | 3,485 | Better |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Barnes Jewish Hospital a Good Hospital?
Barnes Jewish Hospital has a trust score of 71/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Saint Louis, MO, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly. It performs better than the national average in heart failure, overall mortality.
Top Performer In
How It Compares in Saint Louis
#3
Rank in city
10
Hospitals
71 vs 58
Score vs city avg
3.3/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnes Jewish Hospital a good hospital?
Barnes Jewish Hospital is an acute care hospital in Saint Louis, MO with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 71/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Barnes Jewish Hospital located?
Barnes Jewish Hospital is located at One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 747-3000.
What is the star rating for Barnes Jewish Hospital?
Barnes Jewish Hospital has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Barnes Jewish Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Barnes Jewish Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 421 patients/yr | $116,515 | $27,754 | 76% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 273 patients/yr | $63,751 | $17,470 | 73% less |
PSYCHOSES 167 patients/yr | $70,766 | $22,390 | 68% less |
CRANIOTOMY AND ENDOVASCULAR INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES WITH MCC 138 patients/yr | $210,809 | $57,700 | 73% less |
OTHER KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT DIAGNOSES WITH MCC 119 patients/yr | $64,513 | $21,196 | 67% less |
INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC 118 patients/yr | $239,680 | $66,299 | 72% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 116 patients/yr | $32,609 | $10,187 | 69% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 116 patients/yr | $94,999 | $22,017 | 77% less |
MAJOR SMALL AND LARGE BOWEL PROCEDURES WITH CC 113 patients/yr | $81,610 | $26,874 | 67% less |
CARDIAC VALVE AND OTHER MAJOR CARDIOTHORACIC PROCEDURES WITHOUT CARDIAC CATHETER 108 patients/yr | $354,558 | $90,395 | 75% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- St. Louis City
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 260032